Compassion

We live in a society of apathy. Where being cool means not giving a shit and being over excited or passionate about something is weird. This has translated into being apathetic to our fellow human beings. This can be seen from shows like "A Thousand Ways To Die" to the much talked about issue of bullying, which is being brought to light by the documentary Bully. We've been desensitized to violence and mocking and tell ourselves it's okay to laugh at the kid being made fun of because he's kinda weird and besides, the jocks are just kidding, he needs to learn to take a joke. We have lost the art of compassion, for truly caring for one another for the simple reason that we are all human beings. No one wants to suffer. Everyone wants to be happy. Once we realize that we are all connected by those two simple facts, I believe the world can start to become a better place. In my opinion, high school is where compassion goes to die. Jokes get taken too far because everyone is so concerned with being perceived in the way they want to and making sure that the "popular" kids think the right things about them. I strive to have and show compassion for everyone, but of course sometimes fail in my attempts. This woman really spoke to me and serves as a reminder to always be kind (not nice, a post on that to come later) to every person you see. Because they are a person just like you, and deserve respect for that reason.